Minta
Every Minta since 1880 — 1,283 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Minta
Minta is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1880, 1,283 American babies have been named Minta. Its peak came in 1921, when 28 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Minta stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Minta year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
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| 1985 | 6 | #10,189 |
| 1980 | 8 | #7,871 |
| 1975 | 8 | #6,904 |
| 1970 | 8 | #6,167 |
| 1965 | 6 | #6,280 |
| 1960 | 9 | #4,668 |
| 1955 | 10 | #3,975 |
| 1950 | 8 | #4,213 |
| 1945 | 6 | #4,387 |
| 1940 | 6 | #4,204 |
| 1935 | 14 | #2,271 |
| 1930 | 21 | #1,792 |
| 1925 | 21 | #1,926 |
| 1920 | 16 | #2,336 |
| 1915 | 20 | #1,719 |
| 1910 | 8 | #1,887 |
| 1905 | 10 | #1,278 |
| 1900 | 11 | #1,205 |
| 1895 | 11 | #1,033 |
| 1890 | 13 | #782 |
| 1885 | 14 | #601 |
| 1880 | 25 | #323 |
Famous people named Minta
- Minta Durfee Actor · 1889–1975
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Minta in 2025?
Minta did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Minta?
1,283 babies have been named Minta in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Minta most popular?
Minta peaked in 1921, when 28 newborns received the name.
Is Minta a boy or girl name?
Minta is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Minta rising or falling?
Minta has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Minta?
Well-known people named Minta include Minta Durfee (actor).